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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 468.09 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 468.09 and 157.72 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 468.09 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/468.09 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 468.09 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 73,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,827.15/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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